1. Natalie Whitehurst Shari Richardson Letters to Authors and Illustrators 2 nd Grade ECED 4300 B Dr. Tonja Root Spring 2011 Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

2. Natalie Whitehurst- Prewriting ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student e. Begins to use appropriate formatting conventions for letter writing (e.g., date, salutation, body, closing). Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

3. Natalie Whitehurst Prewriting PLO: The student will prewrite a friendly letter to an author or illustrator by completing a graphic organizer. Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

4. Writing Format Letter to author or illustrator – Expresses ideas – Gives the likes and dislikes – Tells your feelings about the story – Asks questions Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

5. Writing Format Good Questions: – How did you get the idea for this book? – When do you like to write? Bad Questions: – Where do you live? – Can you send me your autograph? Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

6. Parts of a Friendly Letter Heading – Your Address – Date – Greeting Dear_______________ (author’s name) Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

7. Parts of a Friendly Letter Body – Information about yourself – Ideas Feelings Questions Likes and dislikes Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

8. Parts of a Friendly Letter Closing – Greeting Thank you, Sincerely, Your Friend, – Sign your name Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

9. Prewriting Decide – Audience – Form – Topic – Purpose – What you want to write Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

10. Prewriting Get together all information Put ideas down Do not worry about: – Writing in complete sentences – spelling or grammar Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

11. Prewriting Graphic organizer – Use for prewriting – Puts ideas together – Gives ideas for information to use – Organizes the format Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

12. Graphic Organizer Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

13. Graphic Organizer Citation Modified by Whitehurst, N. (2011) Graphic organizer writing a letter. Graphic organizer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Retrieved on March 29, 2011 from http://www.teachervision.fen.com/ tv/printables/TCR/1557341478_0 59.pdf. Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

14. Citation of Published Example S, Robby. (2011). Letters from kids. Retrieved from http://www.ellenjackson.net/letter s_from_kids_61461 Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

15. Published Example Dear Ms. Jackson, I have read "Cinder Edna" and it is really funny because it is the new version of Cinderella. I like Cinder Edna more than Cinderella because she wore loafers and she could really dance in them. Next time you do a book do Little Blue Riding Hood and make her a lot smarter. I have a turkey casserole recipe and I am sending it to you because I love it. What are your hobbies? Sincerely, Robbie S. Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

16. Practice Activity Working as a class – Create our own graphic organizer – Write the author Peggy Parish – Using the book Amelia Bedelia Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

17. Assessment Activity Create a graphic organizer on your own – Write the author Doreen Cronin – Use the book Duck for President Completely fill out graphic organizer Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

18. Shari Richardson Drafting GPS ELA2W1 The student begins to demonstrate competency in the writing process. The student i. Uses planning ideas to produce a rough draft. Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

19. Shari Richardson PLO - The students will draft a letter to an author or illustrator. Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

20. Writing Format Tell the author about yourself Express your feelings Ask the author questions Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

21. Drafting Use X’s on every other line Skip lines on your paper Use complete sentences Use the ideas from your prewriting graphic organizer Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

22. Drafting When drafting, do not worry about: – spelling – grammar – punctuation – capitalization Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

23. Published Piece: Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

24. Citation of Published Example: Rabe, T., (n.d). Fan mail. Retrieved on April 1, 2011 from http://www.tishrabe.com/fan-mail.html Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

25. Practice Write to the author Peggy Parish Together we will practice drafting by: – doing shared writing – using the format of a letter – using ideas from graphic organizer – writing ideas using complete sentences Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

26. Assessment Write to the author Doreen Cronin On your own- Use your graphic organizer from the prewriting stage to help create your draft Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

27. Assessment – Use complete sentences – Concentrate on the information – Do not worry about grammar and mechanics – Complete all 5 parts of a letter (header, greeting, body, closing, and signature) Richardson, S., and Whitehurst, N., (2011). Letters to authors and illustrators. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.